Using the Socio-Technical Allocation of Resources (STAR) approach to support chronic obstructive pulmonary disease management resource allocation in integrated care systems in England.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Management pathways for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are complex, and stakeholders may need to consider different approaches that improve health and reduce inequalities, while also delivering value for money. We used the Socio-Technical Allocation of Resources (STAR) approach to identify opportunities for improving COPD resource allocation in five integrated care systems (ICS) in England.

Methods

STAR uses decision conferencing involving facilitated workshops and a decision analysis model of participants' perspectives. Two facilitated workshops involving key COPD management stakeholders were undertaken in each ICS. This allowed participants to gain an understanding of the value of the current care pathway and use this as a discussion point alongsid

SUBMITTER: Ettinger J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12708464 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature